"Angel Eyes " is a 1946 popular song composed by Matt Dennis , with lyrics by Earl K. Brent . It was introduced in the 1953 film Jennifer . In the film, Matt Dennis sings the song and accompanies himself on piano, while Ida Lupino and Howard Duff among others are dancing to it.[1]
Composition
"Angel Eyes" is a jazz standard which has inspired many interpretations. Many singers have recorded versions of the song, including Nat King Cole (already in 1953), Frank Sinatra , June Christy with Stan Kenton , Chet Baker , Shirley Bassey , Neil Sedaka , Willie Nelson with Ray Charles , and Sting . Ella Fitzgerald , who recorded "Angel Eyes" at least four times, named it her favorite song.[2]
Instrumental versions were recorded not as often as vocal takes, by the likes of Benny Carter , the Modern Jazz Quartet , Dave Brubeck , Joe Pass and Herb Ellis , Kenny Burrell , Joe Albany ,McCoy Tyner , and more recently by Gary Thomas , Joe Lovano , and Pat Metheny .
Selected recorded versions
References
^ Jennifer (1953) on YouTube , the song fades in during the previous sequence, before the actual ballroom scene.
^ "Angel Eyes" – Steyn's Song of the Week, February 9, 2014.
^ a b c d e f g h Gioia, Ted (2012). The Jazz Standards . Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 20–21. ISBN 978-0-19-993739-4 .
^ Yanow, Scott. "Angel Eyes – Gene Ammons" . AllMusic . Retrieved 5 May 2018 .
^ Anderson, Ernestine (primary artist, vocals) (2015) [Recorded 7 February 1962]. Ernestine Anderson Swings the Penthouse (CD). United States: HighNote Records . HCD 7273.
^ Chet Baker with Fifty Italian Strings at Discogs (list of releases)
^ Eder, Bruce. "Shirley Bassey – Shirley Bassey" . AllMusic . Retrieved 5 May 2018 .
^ Wynn, Ron. "Duets – Rob Wasserman" . AllMusic . Retrieved 5 May 2018 .
^ Classified at Discogs
^ Yanow, Scott. "Angel Eyes – Dave Brubeck" . AllMusic . Retrieved 5 May 2018 .
^ "Angel Eyes " at Discogs
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^ Wives and Lovers at Discogs (list of releases)
^ Wynton Marsalis' First Recordings at Discogs . One of the several unofficial releases in 1983.
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^ Chrispell, James. "Angel Eyes – Willie Nelson" . AllMusic . Retrieved 5 May 2018 .
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